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Heimier Family History

Heimier Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Heimer, Helmer, Heier, Heider, Heiliger, Leimer, Weimer, Heimerl

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Where is the Heimier family from?

You can see how Heimier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimier family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Heimier family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heimier's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Heimier families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heimier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Heimier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Heimier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Heimier. For the veterans among your Heimier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heimier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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